EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Salary Range: $48,000 - $64,800
*This role is exclusively on-site , requiring daily commutes to the office. Therefore, candidates must reside in the Detroit/Metro-Detroit area before employment* MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.
The Planning Research Analyst position draws on a thorough knowledge of urban planning, and housing policy to inform critical spatial and numeric data analyses as well as routine data management functions. The Planning Research Analyst will undertake a variety of assignments that support the Detroit Land Bank Authority's (DLBA) data analysis activities, economic development programs, real estate development and evaluation efforts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Extract, load, model, and reconcile large amounts of data across multiple system platforms and sources Ensure data integrity by performing data quality audits and analyses Evaluate the design, selection, implementation and support of database changes Monitor and analyze information and data systems, and evaluate their performance Maintain databases with regular data updates (weekly, monthly, quarterly) Provide reporting and technical assistance to staff within the department Conduct spatial analyses and create maps as necessary Develop project plans, monitor project progress, and analyze overall project performance Review, interpret, summarize, and critique academic and professional planning literature Develop reports, including data visualizations, maps, graphs, and written narratives Assess, critique, and review housing strategies and planning efforts used in other geographies and develop reports on their applicability to Detroit and the DLBA Identify and implement process, data, and reporting improvements Provide technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into DLBA's data standards and structure Review data to determine operational impacts and needed actions; evaluate programs, policies, and proposals; and elevate issues, trends, areas for improvement and opportunities to management Assist Inventory Department leadership with the development of sales policies and the management of sales strategy pilots, and the evaluation of policy impact on Detroit communities Comply with all state, federal, and company guidelines, rules and regulations Provide administrative assistance to the management within the department Perform other related duties as directed QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Informatics, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, or another relevant field, or equivalent demonstrated analytical and technical ability. Master's Degree strongly preferred. At least two years of experience in highly technical spatial and numeric data analysis in a professional or academic setting Demonstrated professional or academic experience with GIS Must have strong organizational, analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills A strong system and data analysis background Knowledge of Salesforce database, preferred Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g. a personal computer, wireless equipment, copier and fax) Proven track record of working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment Knowledge of Detroit communities and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles Proficiency with the following software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe version 10 or greater. Knowledge of SQL, statistics, R, Python and data visualization strongly preferred. BENEFITS & PERKS Paid Holidays, Sick Days & CTO Health Benefit: Medical/Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision, dental, EAP and short-term disability Free Parking Complimentary Beverages (water, tea, coffee etc.) Retirement Savings Plan (457-B) Certification reimbursement/ License renewal reimbursement
**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** This position is currently accepting applications.
